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  1. jstpie5

    12.47kV Transformer Primary Feeder Sizing (code question)

    7anoter4 - what CB are you referring to? The primary conductors are protected by a 100E fuse. Clearing time at Isc (say 26.5kA) for a 100E (per trip this curve) should be ~0.01 if I'm looking at it correctly. Please set me straight if I am interpreting this incorrectly. [thanks]
  2. jstpie5

    12.47kV Transformer Primary Feeder Sizing (code question)

    7anoter4 - Wow, a 316 MCM seems like overkill imho just based off of the installations I have seen in the field. But that doesn't mean that the installations I looked at were correct though. Also - It looks like the calculation you provided for short circuit of a 500MVA transformer is actually...
  3. jstpie5

    12.47kV Transformer Primary Feeder Sizing (code question)

    Hey - I'm supposed to be asking the questions here... Only joking of course. I have not found anywhere in the Code that indicates a need to rate the primary conductors for 125% of the transformer load. I would expect that to be the case but I haven't found it. I would love for someone point...
  4. jstpie5

    12.47kV Transformer Primary Feeder Sizing (code question)

    I figured someone would say that :) I almost added to my post that I would go with a #2 because that is the smallest stocked conductor (by Okonite). For this particular application it is a moot point - I agree. -BUT- For future applications I would like to have a solid grasp on the code so...
  5. jstpie5

    12.47kV Transformer Primary Feeder Sizing (code question)

    Hello all, I have a 1500kVA 12.47kV to 480V 3 phase transformer being installed and I was tasked with verifying the primary feeder sizing. I found another post that very closely described the situation I am facing but I have some additional questions. The transformer is being fed by a fused...

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